Chevrolet 2006 Tahoe Specifications download pdf (Page 316)

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If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to

keep your vehicle headed straight down, and use a

low gear. This way, engine drag can help your brakes

and they will not have to do all the work. Descend

slowly, keeping your vehicle under control at all times.

{CAUTION:

Heavy braking when going down a hill can

cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This

could cause loss of control and a serious

accident. Apply the brakes lightly when

descending a hill and use a low gear to keep

vehicle speed under control.

Q: Are there some things I should not do when

driving down a hill?

A: Yes! These are important because if you

ignore them you could lose control and have a

serious accident.

• When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you

across the incline of the hill. A hill that is not too

steep to drive down may be too steep to drive

across. You could roll over if you do not drive

straight down.

• Never go downhill with the transmission in

NEUTRAL (N). This is called “free-wheeling.”

Your brakes will have to do all the work and could

overheat and fade.

Q: Am I likely to stall when going downhill?

A: It is much more likely to happen going uphill. But if

it happens going downhill, here is what to do.

1. Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes.

Apply the parking brake.

2. Shift to PARK (P) and, while still braking, restart

the engine.

3. Shift back to a low gear, release the parking brake,

and drive straight down.

4. If the engine will not start, get out and get help.

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